Sports · October 26, 2026

Cavaliers Edge Timberwolves 127–125 in Overtime: Mitchell Answers Edwards' 47

The Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 127–125 in overtime on Monday, October 26, ending Minnesota's unbeaten start despite a 47-point performance from Anthony Edwards.

By NewsTrendus Editorial Desk · October 26, 2026 · Independently written from credited sources · Representative editorial photograph

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At a glance: Cleveland won 127–125 after overtime at Rocket Arena. Edwards finished with 47 points, but Donovan Mitchell's late scoring helped the Cavaliers survive a back-and-forth finish.

How Cleveland won the October 26 overtime game

CLEVELAND, Oct. 26, 2026 — Cleveland's narrow overtime victory was a test of late-game execution. Minnesota built a double-digit first-half advantage and remained dangerous through the fourth quarter, but the Cavaliers found enough offense to force extra time. The NBA's official game page identifies the matchup at Rocket Arena; independent Cleveland game coverage reports the 127–125 final.

The contest was not decided by a single highlight. Cleveland needed a second-half response, a fourth-quarter recovery and another push in overtime. That sequence matters because the Timberwolves arrived 3–0, while the Cavaliers were still trying to stabilize after two games in which large leads had become uncomfortable.

Anthony Edwards scored 47, but Minnesota could not finish

Edwards carried the Minnesota offense for extended stretches, scoring 20 before halftime and finishing with 47, according to the postgame account. His three-pointer in overtime tied the game and kept the result unsettled deep into the extra period. That is an exceptional individual scoring night, but it did not secure a fourth straight Timberwolves win.

Minnesota's ability to create difficult shots kept Cleveland from pulling away. The narrow margin also shows why a points total alone cannot describe the result: the final possessions and defensive responses decided which team left with the win.

Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley supplied the response

Mitchell scored 26 overall, including 12 in the fourth quarter and overtime, and made the decisive jumper after Edwards tied the score. Evan Mobley supplied timely perimeter scoring, including a three-pointer to open overtime. James Harden contributed a late floater that brought Cleveland level at 113 in regulation.

The Cavaliers' comeback was also a reminder that their offense does not have to depend on one player. Mitchell's shotmaking was central, but the supporting possessions and defensive stops kept the game within reach.

What the result means for both teams

Cleveland improved to 2–1, while Minnesota dropped to 3–1, according to the published final score and period breakdown. Minnesota had led 60–50 at halftime; Cleveland answered with a 36-point third quarter. Both teams scored 27 in the fourth before Cleveland edged overtime 14–12.

One October result does not define the standings, but the game provides useful early evidence: Cleveland can respond when trailing, and Minnesota has a high-end scorer capable of keeping a difficult road game close. The next test is whether each team can sustain its late-game execution.

Sources and verification

NewsTrendus independently assembled this report from the official NBA matchup record, Cleveland postgame reporting and scoreboard period totals. The photo is a licensed representative basketball image, not an image of this game.

Editorial note: Information reflects verified sources available late October 26, 2026 (U.S. Eastern Time). See contact for corrections.